Philippines revises Q4 2022 GDP growth to 7.1% from 7.2%
MANILA— The Philippines revised downwards its fourth-quarter 2022 gross domestic product (GDP) PHGDP=ECI growth to 7.1% from the previously reported 7.2%, the statistics agency said on Wednesday.
The government will...
Filipino models win at Slay Model Search Asia 2023
Two Filipino models emerged victorious at a new international transgender modeling contest, Slay Model Search Asia 2023, that concluded last April 27. Filipino model Tracey...
‘We’re being hounded’: French transgender sprinter decries Olympics ban
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France— French sprinter Halba Diouf feels she is being marginalized and hounded after her dream of participating at next year's Paris Olympics was shattered...
How Miss Universe Org owner Anne Jakrajutatip finds Filipino beauty
Miss Universe Organization owner Anne Jakrajutatip only has praises for Filipino beauty. The first woman owner of the global beauty pageant appeared as a special...
Taiwan conflict, maritime code to figure in ASEAN talks, Marcos says
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said the prospect of tensions escalating over Taiwan was a "grave concern" to Southeast Asian leaders and discussions...
Musk says Twitter to soon allow calls, encrypted messaging
Twitter Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform.
Last year, Musk flagged plans for "Twitter 2.0 The...
‘Sold out’: Robredo thankful for successful launch of book about 2022 campaign
Former vice president Leni Robredo expressed her gratitude following the launch of her coffee table book featuring photos and inside stories of her spirited...
Plastic action or distraction? As climate change bears down, calls to reduce plastic pollution...
Climate change, pollution and overfishing are just a few problems that need addressing to maintain a healthy blue planet. Everyone must get involved –...
Philippine Airlines to buy nine Airbus A350-1000 wide-body jets
New aircraft to serve long-haul market
Carrier has rights to buy three more wide-body aircraft
Company's first jet purchase after bankruptcy process in...
Philippines says Q1 agricultural output up 2.1% y/y by value
MANILA— Philippine agricultural and fisheries production by value rose 2.1% in the first quarter of 2023 from a year earlier, the government said on Wednesday,...
Pinoys go on IG reposting spree as MrBeast announces b-day cash giveaway
Wondering why some of your Instagram followers are suddenly reposting the same picture of a man wearing a cap surrounded by what appear to...
‘Proud lola’: Relative beams with Philippine pride as Pinoy sworn in as Swiss guard
A Filipino relative beamed with Philippine pride after it was reported that her sister's grandson was among the elite Pontifical Swiss Guard recruits in Vatican...
Writers’ strike freezes ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff
LOS ANGELES — Writing for a new season of "The Handmaid's Tale" and a coming "Game of Thrones" prequel was halted as a nearly week-long...
‘We’re all sisters here’: Michelle Dee addresses fans throwing shade at her, Pauline Amelinckx
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 candidate Michelle Dee reacted to online users who are throwing shade at her and fellow candidate, Pauline Amelinckx. In an Instagram...
Indonesia, Singapore alarmed as shots fired in Myanmar at diplomats, aid group
JAKARTA— Indonesia and Singapore condemned an attack on a convoy of their diplomats and an ASEAN humanitarian aid body in military-ruled Myanmar, and called for...